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The Managing Partner’s Dilemma (And How to Remedy It)

Wendy Merrill | It’s lonely at the top — an inconvenient reality most managing partners feel but don’t want to admit.

Originally published April 30, 2024
Last updated September 30, 2024
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Time Tracking for Lawyers: Why Every Firm Needs to Track Time to Stay Profitable

John Scott | Whether or not the client sees billable hours on an invoice, all service-based businesses need to track the time of employees who do client-facing work. 

April 29, 2024 0 0
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Semi-Retired: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Susan Cohodes | Three months into semi-retirement, I still find it difficuilt to give less than full-time attention to my part-time legal work.

April 25, 2024 0 0
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What’s Your Law Practice’s Value Proposition?

Sally Schmidt | The next time someone asks you what you do, think about the answer from their perspective.

April 23, 2024 2 0
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Sustainable Legal Technology: Why It’s Important for Lawyers — and a Guide to Purchasing

What should you look for when considering new software? Here are questions to ask — along with tips on how to spot "greenwashing."

April 22, 2024 0 0
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No for Now: 5 Smart Steps for Pressing Pause

Julie Bee | Five steps you can take to slow down, recenter — and get back to focusing on what you and your firm do best. Bonus: 26 ways to say no in almost any situation.

April 19, 2024 0 0
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Brilliant File Management on the Remarkable 2

Analog Attorney | File management on the Remarkable 2 can be intuitive and fast, if you set it up at the beginning.

April 17, 2024 0 0
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The Latest in Law Firm Ownership

Roy Ginsburg | Nonlawyer ownership of law firms provides a “new, fertile hunting ground” for private equity, but is it improving access to justice?

Originally published April 16, 2024
Last updated July 22, 2024
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Art of Steering the Ship: The Essential Management Toolkit for Practice Group Leaders

Yuliya LaRoe | Practice group leaders fulfill four roles within a law firm. Here's an overview of the leadership and business skills needed to succeed.

Originally published April 15, 2024
Last updated September 30, 2024
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Attorney Newsletters: Six Lawyers Tell How They Built the Best Newsletters in Their Niche

The Planetary Lawyer Project’s Matthew Karmel talks with Alex Su, Amee Vanderpool, Chris Harvey, Jonah Perlin and Albert Tawil.

April 12, 2024 0 0
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